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Academic Freedom

Trident is committed to the pursuit and transmission of truth. The integrity of Trident as an institution of higher learning requires proper autonomy and freedom. This freedom is the freedom to examine data, to question assumptions, to be guided by evidence, to be a learner, and to be a scholar. Such freedom implies that faculty members whose teaching is questioned should be subject to the judgment of their peers only in accordance with the accepted rules of academic due process as determined by the Provost. It also implies the recognized role of the faculty to make recommendations (which will be considered for action by the Provost, President, and CEO) regarding policy decisions that affect educational programs.

The obligation of the faculty in teaching is to distinguish between personal/partisan opinions and convictions grounded in sources and methods appropriate to their respective disciplines. The obligation of the student is to be a responsible participant in the academic activities of Trident.